It has been a positive and engaging start to learning in the Year 1/2N learning environment. Connecting as learners, we have established and strengthened our friendships with one another and are motivated to flourish as capable learners.
To begin our learning in Mathematics this term, we reflected on what a mathematician is. Some of our responses were that mathematicians count and solve problems. This thinking led us to deeply explore how Mathematics is involved in our daily lives. We thought of ways Mathematics is used regularly in the role of a teacher, for example, counting the number of children in the class. We went further to reflect on how our parents use Mathematics in their jobs. This learning experience assisted us in broadening our knowledge of how Mathematics is utilised in different jobs, it also served as a great way to connect with one another.
My mum is a nurse. She uses Mathematics when she gives medicine to people. She uses number to count. Bentley
My dad goes to Coober Pedy to make solar panels. I think he uses Mathematics because he needs to make them the right size like the others. He uses the measurement and data drawers. Nate
My dad is a bus driver. He uses Mathematics by picking up passengers. He knows how many passengers leave the bus and how many passengers come onto the bus. He uses the number drawer. Prabhbir
My dad is a painter, he is the boss. He uses numbers on the paint so he knows how many litres he needs. Ilia
My dad is an Uber driver. He uses Mathematics (location) so he knows where he needs to go. He uses the Geometry drawer. Kavya
My dad is an aircraft painter. He uses Mathematics and he uses the number drawer to figure out the length of the aircraft so that he has enough paint. Oliver
My dad is a taxi driver. He uses Mathematics because he needs to know how many minutes it will take to get to a place. Sebastian
My dad works in an office. He uses Mathematics by counting how many jobs he has to do. Paolos
My dad is a builder. He uses Mathematics, he needs to know how big things are. He uses the number and measurement drawers. Hooraem
My mum works on a computer. She uses Mathematics to count her emails and load up technology. Michael
My mum works as a babysitter. My mum counts the babies. Basit
My dad is a designer. He uses Mathematics by measuring paint. Luca
My mum works at Officeworks. She uses Mathematics by putting prices on things. She uses the number drawer. Elkin
My dad is an Uber driver. He gets money by dropping people where they live. He makes sure he uses the map so that he can drive on the right road. He uses the geometry drawer. Shubnoor
My mum works at a zoo. She feeds the animals. She uses Mathematics to measure how much food the animals need. Alexander
My dad is a bus driver. He picks people up on his numbered bus. People put their card in the scanner. If it doesn’t work for you, you don’t get to go on the bus. You need to charge your card with money. Guransh
My dad uses Mathematics in his job by as he works out how many plants to plant in different areas. Harry
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